April 29th, 2025

Sally Dallas, CPF and Custom Picture Frame designer, sldallasphotography, photographer, 

September 30th, 2025. Retired and store closed.  I treasure all the memories of customers and their projects, so much fun and more than a  few challenges meet.

Recent History 2008-2012.Since 2008, as many of you know all to well, life got very challenging due to strong changes in the economy.  But, I won't waste any time blaming the economy.  I will take responsibility for not being willing to change, adapt and work differently.  

In 2010, I made the decision to "rightsized" my operation and leased the gallery space to the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce (as of 2016-Ticor Title).  Once the lease was finalized in Early 2011, I was at work turning part of the basement workshop into a design space.  I enlisted the help of Roger Hirsch (retired), 4RHouse  to remodel and construct walls, doors and move a few things.  I also got help in color and design from Tina of Enomoto Design

I have been framing pictures since 1983 and started at Western Picture Frame in Portland, OR.  The Luckey family, especially Ken, were instrumental in developing my skills as a picture framer.  John, who managed the shop, did the heavy lifting when it came to training me.  Thanks to all of you, without you I wouldn't be here.

I have worked at various shops around the country, but mostly in Oregon

• Western Picture Frame (established 1880) in Portland, OR
• Frame It Yourself, Ramsey NJ
• Northwind Designs, Johns Landing, Portland
• Gallery International, Beaverton/Portland (2 times), Thanks Mike for your patience.
• Deck the Walls: as framing specialist Clackamas Town Center, Eugene's Valley River Center and Washington Square
• Gallery International (2nd time) until I left to start Newberg Frame & Gallery in 1996
• Newberg Frame & Gallery became Newberg Gallery and now My Personal Framer.  Same building/location just 'round back and down under.
• Retired as of September 30, 2025.